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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,451.16, 28,222.46 and 11,619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,451.16, 28,222.46 and 11,619.16 is: 16,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,451.16 : 28,222.46 = 11,619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,451.16/28,222.46 = 11,619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,451.16x = 28,222.46 × 11,619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,451.16x = 327,921,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,921,278.33/20,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.36

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